Medical Transcriptionist Salaries in Canada

Updated Nov 9, 2023
Base Pay Range
$54K - $71K/yr
Average Base Pay

34 salaries

$54K

Low

$62K

Average

$71K

High

No additional cash compensation has been reported for this role

How much does a Medical transcriptionist make? The national average salary for a Medical transcriptionist is $61,739 in Canada. Filter by location to see Medical transcriptionist salaries in your area. Salary estimates are based on 34 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Medical transcriptionist employees.

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Alberta Health Services
3.7

Alberta Health Services

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly

$33

 /hr
Range: $23 - $38
11 salaries
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$23

$38

$23 - $38 Range

DynaLIFE Medical Labs
4.3

DynaLIFE Medical Labs

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly

$34

 /hr
Range: $30 - $39
8 salaries
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$30

$39

$30 - $39 Range

Covenant Health Canada
3.6

Covenant Health Canada

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly

$36

 /hr
Range: $33 - $40
6 salaries
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$33

$40

$33 - $40 Range

Nuance
4

Nuance

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly Contractor

$11

 /hr
Range: $4 - $24
6 salaries
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$4

$24

$4 - $24 Range

Nuance
4

Nuance

Medical Transcriptionist - Monthly

$2,177

 /mo
Range: $2K - $4K
6 salaries
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$2K

$4K

$1,669 - $3,677 Range

Aquity Solutions
3.3

Aquity Solutions

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly Contractor

$16

 /hr
Range: $4 - $38
6 salaries
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$4

$38

$4 - $38 Range

Aquity Solutions
3.3

Aquity Solutions

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly

$8

 /hr
Range: $4 - $18
6 salaries
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$4

$18

$4 - $18 Range

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Accentus
2.4

Accentus

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly Contractor

$8

 /hr
Range: $3 - $19
6 salaries
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$3

$19

$3 - $19 Range

Saskatchewan Health Authority
3.7

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly

$24

 /hr
Range: $24 - $27
4 salaries
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$24

$27

$24 - $27 Range

Vancouver Coastal Health
4

Vancouver Coastal Health

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly

$27

 /hr
Range: $26 - $27
3 salaries
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$26

$27

$26 - $27 Range

Aquity Solutions
3.3

Aquity Solutions

Medical Transcriptionist - Monthly

$2,341

 /mo
Range: $2K - $5K
3 salaries
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$2K

$5K

$1,566 - $4,840 Range

University of Calgary
4

University of Calgary

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$21 -$28

 hourly
2 salaries
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$21

$28

$21 - $28 Range

Fraser Health
3.8

Fraser Health

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$24 -$29

 hourly
2 salaries
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$24

$29

$24 - $29 Range

Nova Scotia Health Authority
3.7

Nova Scotia Health Authority

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$20 -$26

 hourly
2 salaries
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$20

$26

$20 - $26 Range

Nuance
4

Nuance

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$2 -$19

 hourly
2 salaries
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$2

$19

$2 - $19 Range

Shared Health (Canada)
3.4

Shared Health (Canada)

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$21 -$23

 hourly
2 salaries
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$21

$23

$21 - $23 Range

Keizer Solutions
3

Keizer Solutions

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$6 -$16

 hourly
2 salaries
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$6

$16

$6 - $16 Range

M*Modal
3.2

M*Modal

Medical Transcriptionist - Monthly
About 

$834 -$1K

2 salaries
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$834

$1K

$834 - $1,024 Range

M*Modal
3.2

M*Modal

Medical Transcriptionist - Hourly
About 

$11 -$18

 hourly
2 salaries
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$11

$18

$11 - $18 Range

RBC
4

RBC

Medical Transcriptionist
About 

$48K -$52K

1 salaries
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$48K

$52K

$47,639 - $52,149 Range

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Medical Transcriptionist Salaries

Job TitleSalary
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 11 salaries reported$33/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 8 salaries reported$34/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 6 salaries reported$36/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 6 salaries reported$11/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 6 salaries reported$2,177/mo
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 6 salaries reported$16/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 6 salaries reported$8/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 6 salaries reported$8/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 4 salaries reported$24/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 3 salaries reported$27/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 3 salaries reported$2,341/mo
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$24/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$26/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$22/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$10/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$22/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$11/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$921/mo
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 2 salaries reported$15/hr
Medical Transcriptionist salaries - 1 salaries reported$49,782/yr
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Frequently asked questions about a Medical Transcriptionist salaries

The average salary for a Medical Transcriptionist is $61,739 per year in Canada. Salaries estimates are based on 34 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Medical Transcriptionist employees in Canada.

The highest salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in Canada is $70,857 per year.

The lowest salary for a Medical Transcriptionist in Canada is $53,794 per year.

Medical transcriptionists can work part-time or full-time, paid either through an annual salary or by the number of transcripts they produce. Wages depend on many factors, including educational background, location, and experience. The average Canadian salary is above average with employers paying a set number or according to the number of transcripts the medical transcriptionist creates. Because of the technicality and language involved, medical transcriptionists require knowledge of medical science. Achieving higher education and understanding specialized procedures can also increase wages.

About 60.38% of Medical Transcriptionist professionals feel satisfied with their salary, according to anonymous Glassdoor ratings. An additional $0 in potential pay per year, among other factors, can qualify the annual pay of a Medical Transcriptionist in Canada as a good salary.

Medical Transcriptionist professionals in Canada have a wide total pay range, between $47,527 and $80,201 depending on experience, with an estimated total pay of $61,739 following the average career path of a Medical Transcriptionist.

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